Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment | |
Spherical Cutter | |
Air Body Saw | |
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment | |
Locking Pliers |
Materials
Name | Specification |
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Seam Sealer TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM |
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Repair
WARNING: Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised high voltage safety systems and present a potential high voltage electrical shock hazard. Exercise caution and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) safety gear, including high voltage safety gloves and boots. Remove all metallic jewelry, including watches and rings. Isolate the HV system as directed by the Ford Emergency Response Guide for the vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death.
NOTICE: The high-voltage battery in a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) or Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) can be affected and damaged by excessively high temperatures. The temperature in some body shop paint booths can exceed 60° C (140° F). Therefore, during refinishing operations, the paint booth temperature must set at or below 60° C (140° F) with a bake time of 45 minutes or less. Temperatures in excess of 60° C (140° F) or bake durations longer than 45 minutes will require the high-voltage battery be removed from the vehicle prior to placing in the paint booth.
NOTICE: Electric Vehicle (EV), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) vehicles contain a High Voltage Battery (HVB). Before welding near the HVB, the HVB must be removed to avoid heat damage.
NOTICE: If refinishing cure temperatures exceed 60°C (140°F), the charge port light ring must be removed.
NOTICE: Do not carry out body side sectioning repairs in areas of door hinge, safety restraints or striker anchoring points. Welding within 50 mm (1.96 in) of door hinge or striker locations may compromise structural integrity during a collision.
NOTICE: Sectioning within 50mm of the door hinge portion of the A-pillar, B-pillar or dog leg portion is not approved by Ford Motor Company.
NOTE: Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal inert gas (MIG) plug welds. Resistance welds may not be placed directly over original location. They must be placed adjacent to original location and match factory welds in quantity. Metal inert gas (MIG) plug welds must equal factory welds in both location and quantity.
NOTE: Do not begin removal of the vehicle body side until the replacement panel is available for reference.
NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE: The following illustration is intended as a general guideline for body side and door opening panels (DOP) and is not all inclusive.
NOTICE: The HVTB (High Voltage Traction Battery) in an EV (Electric Vehicle), HEV or PHEV can be affected and damaged by excessively high temperatures. The temperature in some body shop paint booths can exceed 60°C (140°F). Therefore, during refinishing operations, the paint booth temperature must set at or below 60°C (140°F) with a bake time of 45 minutes or less. Temperatures in excess of 60°C (140°F) or bake durations longer than 45 minutes will require the HVTB be removed from the vehicle prior to placing in the paint booth.
NOTICE: If refinishing cure temperatures exceed 60°C (140°F), the charge port light ring must be removed.
Proceed with the refinishing process using a Ford approved paint system and manufacturers recommendations.Note: The keyless starting system may not function if the key is close to metal objects or electronic devices such as cellular phones.
Note: A valid key must be located inside your vehicle to switch the ignition on and start the engine.
Ignition Modes